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Lawrence Higgins
Managing editor
BSc, Post Graduate Diploma
Lawrence has worked as both Managing Editor of Patient.info and a contributing author. He is also a member of the Guild of Health Writers.
As Managing Editor, Lawrence worked closely with the Clinical Director to ensure every article was accurate, up to date, and engaging to read. His career includes being deputy editor on one of the world's leading business magazines, writing Prime Ministerial speeches, and advising FTSE 100 companies on their media and editorial profiles. Lawrence lives by the sea and is a qualified beach surf lifesaver. He is passionate about the wellbeing benefits that being outdoors and can bring us.